Eid at Finolhu

A Maldives Escape Timed to the Season

Eid introduces a pause that often extends beyond the city, and in 2026 Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, positions itself within that movement through a stay shaped by the geography of the Maldives. Located in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, the island sits across a chain of white sandbanks and shallow lagoons, where villas are arranged between shoreline and water to preserve uninterrupted access to the sea. The journey itself marks the transition, carrying guests away from the mainland into an environment defined by horizon and distance.

Accommodation forms the foundation of the experience, with 125 villas designed to operate as private residences. Overwater structures extend directly into the lagoon, while beach villas open onto stretches of sand that remain largely uninterrupted. Interiors introduce colour and texture that reflect the coastal setting, maintaining continuity between inside and outside. Larger two-bedroom villas accommodate extended family stays during Eid, reinforcing the importance of gathering that defines the period.

Life on the island moves across shared and individual space. The Oceaneers Club and Teens Hut introduce structured environments for younger guests, while the Art Lab offers pottery, painting, and craft experiences that connect visitors to the slower pace of the island. Wellness remains central through Fehi Spa, where treatments unfold within pavilions designed for privacy, and the surrounding water introduces snorkelling and marine exploration that shape the rhythm of the day.

Eid itself is marked through dining and performance staged directly on the beach. A dedicated dinner brings together regional and Maldivian influences, accompanied by Boduberu drumming and fire performance that extend the evening into celebration. Restaurants across the island continue this progression, from Beach Kitchen and Arabian Grill to Crab Shack, where the setting remains as present as the meal itself. At Finolhu, Eid unfolds within the structure of the island, where landscape, gathering, and distance combine to shape how the season is experienced.